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Peace Corps

www.peacecorps.gov

Founded in 1961, the organisation is an independent federal agency of the United States Government that has sent almost 200,000 people on 27-month development, humanitarian and relief assignments around the world.

Timing & Length of Placements

There�s a three-month training programme before a full two-year assignment.

Destinations

Global.

Costs

The US Government provides a monthly living allowance, dental and health insurance, flights and a lump sum of around US$6000 to help volunteers readjust to life back home at the end of their placement. Volunteers can also defer, or apply for reduced payments on, many student loans.

Eligibility

Any US citizen over 18 can apply, and while there is no upper age limit most volunteers are in their mid 20s.

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